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Lead Surveyor

Code: 003234

Grade: 52

SUMMARY: Under limited direction, oversees and directs a survey crew for surveying and engineering field data collection; and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:(Which are not in any hierarchical order)

Directs, trains, assigns and reviews work of surveyors in the field.

Gathers field data for preparation of surveys drawing, engineering plans and designs.

Records field notes, maintains files and indexes.

Interprets civil engineering field designs.

Performs construction layouts for city departments and area contractors.

Skill in recording, reporting and maintaining field data, records and files.

Skill in utilizing public relations and customer service techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work involves long hours with exposure to loud noises, chemicals, toxic fumes, air and waterborne pathogens, and mechanical equipment during the surveying, and staking of construction sites. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, work in close proximity to vehicular traffic, lift equipment or materials (up to 50 pounds) and perform similar other actions during the course of the workday. The City of West Palm Beach promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree from an accredited technical school or college with a major in Surveying or related field and three (3) years of field surveying experience, including some lead/supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Florida driver’s license is required.